massive

adjective

ˈma-siv How to pronounce massive (audio)
Definition of massivenext
1
as in heavy
having great weight a massive piece of furniture that was nearly impossible to move

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2
as in huge
unusually large the massive statue took up most of the small yard

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3
as in magnificent
large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception the war memorial's massive dignity moves most visitors to reflective silence

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Recent Examples of massive That's an important detail because investors have grown increasingly concerned that hyperscalers are becoming overly reliant on a handful of customers, such as OpenAI and Anthropic, for their massive AI infrastructure investments. — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 30 July 2026 Environmentalist and dive groups say the Corps is violating the Endangered Species Act by not incorporating recent findings by researchers on the alarming condition of endangered staghorn following a massive 2023 ocean heat wave. — Jenny Staletovich, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026 His latest entry into this way of working is The Oyster (2026), a massive outdoor installation that goes on view today on the western promenade of Governors Island. — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 30 July 2026 Styling her loose hair in a braid, the model protected her eyes with a pair of goggles, leaving her massive diamond engagement ring at home. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for massive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for massive
  1. heavy
  2. huge
  3. magnificent
  4. hefty
  5. gigantic
  6. epic
  7. enormous
  8. glorious
Adjective
  • That phase will include the removal of bridges, among other heavy items that will cause delays, and take … a long time.
    — Mac Engel July 31, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026
  • Then, there would be a decommissioning process for heavy weapons, depots and tunnels once it is confirmed that the parties are upholding their commitments.
    — Emma Nicholson, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of heavy
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  • India is another huge buyer, Jungman said, accounting for about a quarter of exports, while European countries like Spain and the Netherlands are also in the mix.
    — Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Solo Sikoa received a huge face reaction in his tag team victory, while Nick Aldis was reinstated as SmackDown GM despite a loss to Gunther.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of huge
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  • Scenic drives along Independence Pass and Castle Creek Road, hikes through the Maroon Bells, and crisp mountain air make fall one of the most spectacular times to experience this magnificent Rocky Mountain oasis.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2026
  • Fortunately, film is a visual medium and Sienkiewicz’s magnificent artwork provides top shelf eye candy as the shifting cast of actors, directors, art collectors and artists extol his work.
    — Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of magnificent
Adjective
  • Breakfast sandwiches are everywhere as of late (thank God); this one stands apart due to its simplicity and hefty size.
    — Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 30 July 2026
  • Its employees have been rewarded with hefty pay packages and unprecedented liquidity access through secondary share sales.
    — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 30 July 2026
Definition of hefty
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  • Jean overpowers their restraints and creates a gigantic psychic bubble that freezes in place nearly everyone in New York City.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 31 July 2026
  • The daughter of the Laestrygonians, whose scream summons the gigantic knights, is horrified to see men from the sea.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 29 July 2026
Definition of gigantic
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  • Cruise down the river with views of the Teton Range—keep your eyes peeled for wildlife and your camera ready for some epic photo ops.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2026
  • That memecoin briefly exploded in value – and then crashed in an epic selloff that left nearly a million investors facing losses.
    — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of epic
Adjective
  • And enormous sums of money are needed to upgrade Venezuela’s decaying infrastructure after years of underinvestment and little maintenance.
    — Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • In their third epic encounter, Femi slayed Lesnar with an enormous Fall From Grace powerbomb to potentially send Lesnar off into retirement.
    — Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of enormous
Adjective
  • So, too, are the smart shops of Andrassy Avenue, a broad boulevard modeled on the Champs-Élysées, the Franz Litzst museum, and the glorious Hungarian State opera house.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • In the meantime, Democrats have seemingly resolved at least one 2028 fight, a fracas marked by snarking, backbiting and plenty of acrimony — all the things that make our politics such a grand and glorious endeavor.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of glorious

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